Marella Discovery 2 Reviews

Fantastic two weeks in the Caribbean, staff amazing, food very good, excursions ridiculously expensive, we had to start going on trips from the local ports which were half the price.

We have just returned from an absolutely wonderful cruise on Discovery 2, and we cannot speak highly enough about the entire experience. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations and made for a truly memorable holiday. A special mention must go to our cabin team - Hendar, Francisco and Johnson. They were absolutely fabulous throughout the cruise. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they kept our cabin spotless and beautifully organised every single day. Their friendly smiles and thoughtful touches really made us feel welcome and well looked after. It’s the small personal details that make such a difference, and they certainly delivered. The restaurant team - Mark, Sharlaine and Kyawt were equally amazing. The service was consistently attentive, warm and professional. They quickly got to know our preferences and always made dining a relaxed and enjoyable experience. It felt personal rather than routine, which we truly appreciated. The entertainment on board was fantastic. There was a great variety of shows and activities to suit all tastes, and the performers were extremely talented. Each evening felt special, and we found ourselves genuinely looking forward to what was coming next. The food throughout the cruise was excellent, with a wide and varied choice available every day. Whether at breakfast, lunch or dinner, there was always something delicious to try. The quality was consistently high, and everything was beautifully presented. We particularly appreciated the range of options catering to different tastes, ensuring there was something for everyone. Overall, we had an incredible 2 weeks on Discovery 2. The combination of outstanding staff, superb food, great entertainment and a lovely atmosphere made this a holiday to remember. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and would wholeheartedly recommend this cruise to anyone considering it. We would not hesitate to sail again!

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Caribbean on Discovery 2. The itinerary was great visiting many interesting islands. Discovery 2 has: • Plenty of great entertainment onboard (the theatre shows especially were excellent and really professional) • Really good cabin service (thank you Jaya, Sunil and Syaiful) • Good service in both restaurants and bars • Good choice and standard of food throughout Overall great cruise, good value visiting interesting destinations

Very convenient TUI package from travel point of view Cruse was very good with well pointed room 8531 ( 29th Jan to 5th Feb ) Food was good and there was never too much waiting to get into any place for food or drink One complaint though is about the WiFi package . On day two it got disconnected so reception asked us to log on again just as when you bought it first time , it worked . Again on day 5 same thing happened so I did the same , however this time I was again charged £99 . When I asked about that to reception they said you had already sued up your allowance but I was never notified about my expired allowance on the app falsely luring me into buying it again. Had I know I would not have done so as only 12 hrs of cruse was left . So feel I was a bit dupped by their app, leaving a sour taste right at the end of the cruise

Impressed by the continual work keeping the ship painted, repaired clean and tidy. Felt the Captain had a really good team with efficiency in every dept. All crew members were friendly and helpful and the entertainment was excellent.

Disappointed with lack of toilets! Never before have we come out of a dining room to go to a different deck to find a toilet! Often at least 1 out of Oder and only 3 in the first place!

This was our first cruise, so we weren’t sure what to expect, but the entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. TUI/Marella were extremely efficient and well organised, from checking in our bags at Gatwick to finding them waiting for us in our cabin once we were on board. We were very impressed with the ship itself, which offered plenty of restaurant choices. While the buffet food could be improved slightly, this was only a very minor point in what was otherwise an excellent experience. The staff on board were absolutely incredible and consistently friendly throughout the two weeks. Our head housekeeper, Chandran, along with his two team members on Deck 7, couldn’t do enough for us and always did so with a smile, which made us feel very comfortable. A special mention also goes to the friendly barman at Bar 11 (Nedlloyd), who regularly went above and beyond. The onboard shows were top class, with performers who were truly West End worthy — especially the Colombian dancers, who were outstanding. The ship was the perfect size, with something happening at all times, so there was never a chance to get bored. Each island stop was seamless and well organised, and we really enjoyed the itinerary, which allowed us to visit so many different islands which were all like paradise. The staff on the cruise ship is what made our holiday truly special

Definitely not a five star cruise in our opinion. The standards on this cruise was not as we would expect, e. g bedding changes, blood spots on bedding after injury to arm left on sheet most of the 2week holiday. Speciality restaurants prices didn’t match the quality of the food presented especially the Asian restaurant. Better transfer buses to and from the airport in Barbados needs to improve sitting with hand luggage on you knee is not satisfactory.

Very friendly cruise Premium drink package well worth getting Crew were fabulous Good choice of food We had a balcony cabin which was a bit small but adequate Entertainment was slightly disappointing but that’s a personal thought - too many quizzes and all a bit repetitive Destinations were very good apart from Guadalupe not a great destination Over all good value with a relaxed atmosphere

Loved the whole cruise experience, the entertainment was amazing, the shows, waking up in a different place every day. Food was excellent. We did upgrade to a premier drinks package and was well worth it